STATEMENT OF FAITH Rooted in Christ, we adheres to the following statement of faith: We believe the Bible to be God's inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16. We believe one God eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matt 28:19; John 10:30; Eph 4:4-6. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the Father's right hand, and His return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15. We believe that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential for the salvation of lost and sinful people. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian can live a godly life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Cor 2:14; Gal 5:16-18; Eph 6:12; Col 2:6-10. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. I Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.